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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1954

Page

2

Convict Trio Nabbed After Brief Freedom

CARSON CITY Nev Three desper ate convicts escaped a state prison but died guard shot and three men were back in custody within hours after forcing a milk truck through gates. The guard George Miller 59 of Carson City was killed by a hail of bullets as the truck fled. Convicts identified as Gene Liebig 20 Don H Sulovser 24 and William R Burman 22 were captured within hours after a car chase and gunfire. Liebig was a kidnapping suspect. Burman was jailed for robbery. Sulovser faced fraudulent check charges.

Gerie T. Liebig Cambridge Minn Nevada State Carson City Liebig Nev New State Prison George Gene Liebig Don H. Sulovser Willam RB Burman Gutovsen Burmum Gutoersen Cartson Nevada Mary Silva San Diego St Los Bullets Angeles Harold Guard Harry Fletcher W. Schwetzer Gates Roy Los Angeles Houx Car Angeles Superior Court

B'nai B'rith Dinner Sets Leaders and Guest Speaker

Twenty past presidents attended a B'nai B'rith dinner at the Jewish Community Center in Long Beach before the Ledge 870 meeting at 8 15 PM. Jacob Shemano of San Francisco, past president of Lodge 163, was the guest speaker. Morris A Horowitz is current lodge president. The gathering featured refreshments and musical entertainment.

Brai Brith Long Beach ‘Ledge Center Pacific! We G Jacob Shemano San Franciscan B'pai B'rith Lodge Binai B'rith Lodge Morris A Horowitz

Bandit Pair Rob Motel Owners In Early Morning HoldUp

Two young bandits, one armed, tied hands of Fred Troutman and his wife Mabel at the Bescon Motel on 660 W. Pacific Coast. They ransacked the office and bedroom, taking about $40 in cash before fleeing in a light tan car. Suspects described as about 20, one 125 pounds in a checkered suit and the other 165 pounds in a blue coat. Police were notified immediately.

Fred Troutman Mabel Bescon Pacific Coast Hivy Trotsman

Jet Crash Kills Two AFFicers

A 730 Lockheed jet trainer crashed in a cantaloupe patch near Harrisburg State Airport while attempting a landing. Two Air Force officers were killed. The aircraft, en route from Bryan AFB Texas to Andrews AFB Washington DC, went down amid electrical storms with no radio contact. An Air Force board from Middletown was named to investigate the cause.

Harrisburg Harrisburg State Air Force U. S Middletown Bryan Air Force Base Tex Andrews Air Force Base Washington, D. C Andrews Wesley Wheeler Charles Grissinger West Shore Middleown

Delay Seen for New State Pen

Sacramento officials agreed to postpone plans for a 13 million dollar state prison for at least a year or longer. The move follows a Senate committee report expected to urge delaying the project and exploring alternatives to ease prison overcrowding. County sites under consideration include Lassen Butte Tulare and Kings.

Sacramento Senate John M. Peirce Public Works Board Lassen Butte Tulare Kings Counties Richard A. McGee Sen Pearte Ie Martinez Willjing South Lakewood Técombeniggsians ii Senaaradann Folsom San Quentin Soledad Ching Tracy Corona Long Beach MaGee Bation Arnold Praeger Aesger Incorporation Pro- McGee Averie Thurs McGee Uimes California Jong Beach Ercer Dee Sai Earl Basterla Nto Josie Ave Tee Clarence Smickel Ebell St

Dutch Revue Across and Down Puzzle Highlights

A word puzzle fills the page with clues across and down. Entries include Dutch places, figures and common terms like river names and body parts, hinting at a themed crossword style. The grid features partial solutions and multiple language cues.

Puzzle Fragments and Clues Across a Themed Word Grid

A scrambled set of crossword like clues and answers spans months, places, and terms. It lists item numbers and hints from biblical to geographic names, with entries such as river valleys, Greek gods, and city names, inviting completion.

Soviet Parachutists Claim Two World Records

A Moscow radio broadcast reported two new world records in parachute jumping. Bleisman of Vorosniloverad reportedly jumped from 4 920 feet and landed 18 feet from the target. The Minsk Aero Club allegedly set a nine jumper group jump from 55 145 feet.

Tokyole Soviet Russia Moscow Shampion Bleisman Vorosnil

Survival kit urged for every Long Beach home

Ernest F. Glaser proposed a city sponsored Civil Defense campaign to require each family to prepare a three day supply of canned foods first aid items a flashlight and an instruction pamphlet. The kit could fit in a small garbage can used as emergency cooking utensils. The proposal was sent to the disaster welfare division led by Roland R. Bach for review with involvement from Parent-Teacher groups and Health Department officials.

Wes Long Beach Civil Defense Council Ernest F. Glaser Civil Defense Glaser Roland R. Bach Health Dept William J. Mooney

Ships Inbound And Outbound Listed By Vessels

A historic port notice lists vessels arriving today and due tomorrow, naming operators, origin ports, and scheduled arrivals. Highlights include firm entries such as Kobe Colina, Keystoner, Lykes Lines, and the Union Gi Co with arrivals and expected saltings, plus a section on active vessels in port as of 8 A.M. today including Pacific Far Line, Matson, and Luckenbach ships.

VehKeh— Kerth Prom SafFir Atlantic Dmporore San Tran Atle Eta Ltd Sesks Kobe Colina Iir Oakland Ger Pet. Corp Portland Ten Maeva Dan San Fran Marrs “Line New York Keystoner Mertines W. H. Wickersham Sewarehy Lrysi Fran. Spalerman Baltimore Bia Svat Cikej Avon Tide Water Asso Avons Velma Lyked Lykes Lines Baltimore A. L. Condyllis Gudymas Sia Marine Ling Yokonami Seashie M Braivusrite Biltsul Gan Fran Fimon Pan Vancouver Mar-trade Corp Sape Loncon David Day EES Portland Richfield Oi Corp San Diego Dalfupn Ukr Texas Co Sunxel Rd Luckenbach _ Luckenbach Brankyn Acapulca Nikabar Gtuszaiian Sangokonama Q Oa Straus Seattle Cleveland S. San Mer. Pres. Dines Ole Union Geum Santatoria Sixnala Tig Puerto Armucnes Galfila Whitlam Tluskenvack Pac Amersca Anz Gitle Amensedan Gs. Indettake Vexsel— Feria Arlgeflens Roxohama Dleuin Bougainville Geres Bandanniga Bert Francisco Ciudad Madeira Sa Hamauittie Lena Luckent Sr. Pranciaca Kokoku Maru Yoxonams Honsiehy Lurline Oregon

Educator Humbert to preach at First Church of the Brethren

The Rev Harold Humbert Ph D of LaVerne College will fill the pulpit at First Church of the Brethren 3332 Magnosia Ave on Sunday. He will preach in the morning on When Jesus Prays and in the evening on Jesus Deals With Persons. Humbert serves as guest minister while Rev Bob Richards makes a goodwill tour to Southeastern Asia for the State Department under AAU auspices.

Harold ¥. Humbert LaVerne College First Church of the ‘Brethren Magnosia Ave Jesus Humbert First Church Bob" Richards South- Weastern

Twelve Suspects Face Shoplift Charges

Journal reports that Jornest K. Thomas and Mary Elizabeth West, both named in a felony complaint by the district attorney, were arrested after police observed them entering four downtown stores and taking items. West was found with $614.50 in cash during booking.

jornest_ K. Thomas, sy Ananis Mary Elizabeth West 6Th St District Attorney’s Office Miss West

Air Attack Destroys Red Ship Near Quemoy

Nationalist Chinese Thunderjets and bombers attacked Communist shipping off Fukien near Formosa, destroying a 1900-ton tanker and damaging four gunboats, with leaflets dropped at Foochow. Tiny capital areas around Quemoy saw continued artillery exchanges as authorities warned of potential developments.

Taipeh Formosa Quemoy Fukien Chang Yi-ting Army Helproate Chang Foochaw Red China Taschen Islands

Train Auto Crash Near Capistrano Kills Man

A 61 year old Elsinore resident Paul Ficarella died after losing control of his car on Coast Bivy near the Sierra underpass at 3 20 p m Friday. Navy Lt Lelyn Martin 30 of San Diego and passenger John Redway 34 were injured. Martin suffered glass-related injuries. Both servicemen were taken to San Mateo Barracks at Pendleton Marine reservation. Ficarella died at Hoag Memorial Hospital Newport Beach.

San Mateo Barracks Cams Pendleton Marine Corps Reservation Highway Patrol Ficarella Martin Hoag Memorial Hospital Newport Beach

Weekly Business Pulse Shows Mixed July Indicators

Walter Breeze surveys a mixed week in 1954, with steel and durable goods edging up while oil and auto output lag. New York bank loans rise, stock markets hit 25 year highs, and unemployment claims fall. Retail trade softens slightly but optimism remains. analysts cite weather and savings trends as reasons for the overall positive trajectory.

Walter Breede New York Texas Auie Eisenhower Big American Retail Federation Edward Gudeman Sears, Roebuck & Co Sears Leo Wieck May Department Stores Optimustic Commerce Sinclair Weeks National Petroleum Assn Weeks Gwilym A. Price Westinghouse Electric Corp Harlow H. Curtice General Motors

Woman Walks Into Moving Train Dies in South Gate

A 55 year old Los Angeles woman, Mary Ellen Knox of 1769 EB 1st St, was fatally struck by a Metropolitan Coael Lines train at Florence and Graham Aves. Motorman Thomas Osthorpe, 37, Downey, said she stepped into the front of the moving train as wig wag signals and a flagman failed to stop her. She died 20 minutes later at Tweedy Industrial Hospital.

W Cumbva Los Angeles Mary Ellen Knox 1St St Coael Florence and Graham Aves Thomas Osthorpe Larkin Downey Highway Runyon Tweedy Industrial Hospital South Gate

Robber-Mother Called Emotionally Unstable

A 76 year old Lancaster mother Janet Server confessed robbing a liquor store to feed her children and was described as emotionally unstable by Dr. Clarence V. Olson. Superior Judge Harold Schweitzer set a week’s continuance before she enters a plea to the robbery charge.

Los Angeles TPI Lancaster Clarence V. Olson Janet Server Harold W. Schweitzer

Trend of Security Prices for Past Week Analyzed

Market breadth and volume point to a slackening in forward momentum as Industrials rise while Rails lag. If divergence persists and further highs fail to appear, a substantial retracement is possible. near-term support around 348, 115.50, and 129 in the D J Averages suggests risk if breached.

Vital Statistics and Market Outlook Mixed in 1953 Notes

The document lists scattered names and addresses across Long Beach Wilmington and surrounding areas, then shifts to a market outlook noting the Dow may hit near 400 before Christmas. It cites industrial capacity usage in steel, auto industry model changes, and expected retail sales trends for late 1953 and early 1954, with regional sales data for the western states and Los Angeles County.

Rome Ysters Chrysler Jevela Ethetwil Department of Commerce New York Pennsylvania New Jersey New England Herald Express Los Angeles County California Califor

Pampa Tex Annual Picnic Date Announced

The annual Parpa, Tex picnic will be held all day Sunday September 26 at Recreation Park. Cold drinks for children and coffee for adults will be provided. Kitchen facilities will be available.

Pampa Tex Parpa Recreation Park

Three More Boys Born as Triplets in Eldora

Eldora report states Mrs. Gerald Lawler, mother of five, gave birth Friday to triplets all boys, bringing the family size to eight. The event occurred in town with no further complications reported.

Eldora T Gerald Lawler Earth

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